Bret Ritter

Bret Ritter

Sep 21, 2024

Bret Ritter, 65, of Boiling Springs, PA, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024, after a valiant lifelong battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born on October 19, 1958, in Mechanicsburg to the late D. Herbert and Joyce Isabelle (Taylor) Ritter.

Bret was a self-employed Bovine Pedicurist, and later in life he was the owner/operator of Lake View Framing Studio in...

Larry Leroy Rickrode

Larry Leroy Rickrode

Sep 20, 2024

Larry Leroy Rickrode, 68, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA and Gardners, PA, passed away on September 20, 2024, in the UPMC West Shore Hospital. He was born July 21, 1956, in Gardners to the late Elmer and Geraldine Rickrode. He was the widower of Anna E. (Cox) Rickrode who passed away August of 2022.

Larry was a United States Army Veteran....

Michael C. Valek

Michael C. Valek

Sep 17, 2024

Michael C. Valek, 72, of Newville, PA, passed away on September 17, 2024, in the UPMC Carlisle Hospital. He was born July 14, 1952, in Kittanning, PA, to the late Clemet C. and Delores J. (Croyle) Valek.

Michael retired from DISA, Naval Supply Depot, where he was a clerk. He was a member of the Christian Life Community Church, Newville, American...

David E. Jumper

David E. Jumper

Sep 14, 2024

David E. Jumper, 82, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on September 14, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 23, 1942, in Mt. Holly Springs, PA, to the late George and Beulah (Hockley) Jumper.

David worked for Kinny Shoe and then later retired from Ahlstrom paper mill where he was on the service team. He...

Lynn S. Paxton

Lynn S. Paxton

Sep 13, 2024

Lynn S. Paxton, 80, of Dillsburg, PA, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 19, 1944, in Harrisburg, PA, to the late Melvin and Bernadette E. (Strayer) Paxton.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara E. (Deardorff) Paxton of Dillsburg, PA; three children, Brett Paxton and his wife Shelby, Stacie...

John Haydn Brohard

John Haydn Brohard

Sep 12, 2024

John “Brodie” Haydn Brohard, 71, of Gardners, PA, passed away on September 12, 2024, in his home. He was born April 25, 1953, in Palmer, Alaska, to the late Haydn and Pauline (Eckerman) Brohard. 

John attended Idaville United Brethren in Christ Church when he was able. He enjoyed playing basketball and billiards and loved hiking, listening to classic rock music, reading,...

Joan S. Montgomery

Joan S. Montgomery

Sep 11, 2024

Joan (Tootie) S. (Shryock) Montgomery, 94, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on September 11, 2024, in the Thornwald Nursing Home in Carlisle. She was born January 22, 1930, in Cumberland, Maryland, to the late Claude and Mary (Messick) Campbell. She was the widow of R. Perry Shryock and Frank Montgomery.

Tootie was a graduate of Allegany High School and went to...

Connie Ann Otto

Connie Ann Otto

Sep 11, 2024

Connie Ann Otto, 78, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away on September 11, 2024, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 26, 1946, in Carlisle to the late Earl L. and Margaret H. (Trayer) March.

Connie was a Boiling Springs High School graduate, and she retired after 30 years as a library aide for Mount...

Leroy Allen Durf

Leroy Allen Durf

Sep 9, 2024

Leroy Allen Durf, 64, of Newville, PA, passed away on September 9, 2024, in the UPMC Carlisle Hospital. He was born November 20, 1959, in Carlisle to the late Clarence and Rosie (Richwine) Durf.

Leroy worked for Pennsy Supply as a haul truck driver with almost 40 years of service. He loved competing in tractor pulling for over 35 years with...

Margaret Annan Seifert

Margaret Annan Seifert

Sep 4, 2024

M. Annan Seifert, 92, of Mechanicsburg, PA died on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 while enjoying time on her beloved patio. She was born October 20, 1931 to the late Margaret A. (Pollock) and DeWitt T. Gable. Annan was a graduate of Mechanicsburg High School Class of 1949 where she met her late husband, Albert Seifert. They married February 17, 1952.

A...

La-Dene M. Weller

La-Dene M. Weller

Sep 1, 2024

La-Dene M. Weller, 60, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on September 1, 2024, in the UPMC Carlisle Hospital. She was born December 1, 1963, in Harrisburg to the late John and Marie (Swope) Shultz.

La-Dene was a graduate of Mechanicsburg High School and worked for Allen Distribution.

Surviving is her son, John Coons; brothers, Larry Shultz of Huntingdon and Lonnie Shultz of...

David L. Conrad

David L. Conrad

Aug 31, 2024

David L. Conrad, 70, of Newville, PA, passed away on August 31, 2024, in his residence. He was born May 8, 1954, in Mechanicsburg, PA, to the late Wayne R. and Hazel (Myers) Conrad.

David worked for Penn Dot as an equipment operator and previously worked for McCorkel Construction. He was a member of many organizations including; VFW in Carlisle Post...

Georgeann R. Minnicks

Georgeann R. Minnicks

Aug 29, 2024

Georgeann R. Minnicks, 82, of Carlisle, PA, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, in the UPMC Carlisle Hospital. She was born May 8, 1942, in Montgomery County to the late Kenneth K. and Isabel H. (Osman) Kline.

Georgeann was a member of the St. Mary’s United Methodist Church in Bloservillle and volunteered for 10+ years at the Carlisle hospital. She enjoyed...

Robert D. Heward, Jr.

Robert D. Heward, Jr.

Aug 27, 2024

Robert D. Heward, Jr., 80, of Etters, PA, passed away on August 27, 2024, in his home. He was born October 9, 1943, in New Haven, Connecticut, to the late Robert D. and Shirley (Whateley) Heward.

Robert graduated from Edison High School in Edison, NJ, and later from Rutger’s University in New Brunswick, NJ. Robert was last employed at St. Onge,...

Robert James Hockley

Robert James Hockley

Aug 27, 2024

Robert James Hockey, 75, of Gardners, PA, passed away on August 27, 2024, in the UPMC Carlisle Hospital. He was born June 7, 1949, in Carlisle to the late William and Doris Hockley.

Robert was a member of the American Legion Post 674 and the Fire Police both in Mt. Holly Springs. He was a truck driver all his life and...

Bill Herscher

Bill Herscher

Aug 26, 2024

Bill “Popeye” Herscher, 89, of Carlisle passed away just shy of his 90th birthday on August 26, 2024, in Carlisle, PA. He was born September 15, 1934, in Lombardy Hall cemetery, Wilmington DE. 

Bill was a truck driver for 35 years, before retiring from Carolina Freight. He was a volunteer fire fighter with North Middleton Township, where he earned the nickname...

Cheri Ella Heller

Cheri Ella Heller

Aug 25, 2024

Cheri Ella Heller, 66, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away on August 25, 2024, in the UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was born December 16, 1957, in Mechanicsburg to the late George Lewis and Dorothy Romaine (Fleming) Detter. She was the widow of Clair R. Heller who passed away in December of 2013.

Cheri was a Northern High School graduate. She...

Gregory Edward Hoover

Gregory Edward Hoover

Aug 24, 2024

Gregory Edward Hoover, 49, originally from Patton, PA, passed away on August 24, 2024. He was born March 29, 1975, in Altoona to Gary E. Hoover and the late Linda M. (Eckenrode) Hoover. 

Greg served in the Army National Guard and was a graduate of Cambria Heights High School in Patton, PA. He attended Triangle Tech to become an electrician and...

Clifford A. Barto

Clifford A. Barto

Aug 21, 2024

Clifford A. Barto, 81, of Newville, PA, passed away on August 21, 2024, at his residence. He was born July 26, 1943, in Carlisle to the late Clifford A. and Kathryn P. (Heller) Barto.

Clifford worked for Leer Corporation as a fabricator, with over 40 years of service. His memberships include the Circle and Fraternal Order of Eagles Post #1299 both...

June Nanine Elias

June Nanine Elias

Aug 17, 2024

June Nanine Elias passed away on August 17, 2024. She was born on March 15, 1933, the Ides of March and the day Julius Caesar died, which she often reminded those around her of, in Plymouth, PA. She was the daughter of Julia Krystofik and Charles Smith, who died when she was very young, leaving June and her mother on...